Highfield was one of the first companies to add electric propulsion to RIBs in its international model lineup and showcased models with motors by ePropulsion and ZeroJet at the Annapolis and Fort Lauderdale boat shows. Highfield also announced partnerships with both ePropulsion and ZeroJet to expand its electric propulsion options.
The Highfield ZeroJet 330 made its world debut at the Dusseldorf International Boat Show and its U.S. debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show October 25-29. Highfield Boats collaborated with New Zealand electric jet propulsion company ZeroJet to design the new 11-foot model. The ZeroJet 330 has a top speed of 22 knots. The system uses a jet pump instead of a propeller for propulsion. Twin 48-volt LiFePO4 lithium-ion batteries will provide run times of up to 7.5 hours.
At the Annapolis Boat Show, the company debuted the Highfield Classic 340E equipped with the Navy 6.0 Evo electric outboard from ePropulsion. The companies say the 11-foot, 1-inch Classic 340E will reach a top speed of 10 knots. highfieldboats.com
